The move to a circular economy requires the skills of scientists , designers and architects as well as educators , policymakers , linguists , social scientists , media experts and the arts . The training provided a model for working collaboratively across diverse skillsets to embed innovative systemic change .
Partners
• philo & co , a circular economy consultancy that helps design agencies and brands implement circular business models and design practices
• UNSW Arts , Design & Architecture
• UNSW Science
Program
A student-driven service to rehome , repurpose and recycle unwanted household goods from student accommodation won the inaugural
Design Sprint in 2023 . The project , Home
Hub , addresses the significant waste created as thousands of students move in and out of student accommodation each year , buying and discarding household goods , such as appliances and soft furnishings .
Button Shop , an on-campus service that teaches simple mending skills to reduce fast fashion ’ s environmental footprint , won second prize , and Share-a-bite , a service that repurposes campus catering food waste to assist students struggling with cost-of-living expenses , won third prize . Revolve , a UNSW clothes-swap community system , won the People ’ s Choice award .
Students gained a Credly microcredential , along with recognition of their participation on their Australian Higher Education Graduate Statement ( AHEGS ). Harness design-thinking . Invest in circular innovation for urgent systemic change .
Fig 2 . ( right ) The winning Home Hub team who came in first place .
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